I agree. No need for a Section break. Inserting one is asking for trouble.
If starting a blank template, edit the header/footer and create the header/footer you want on continuation pages (or leave blank). Then click on "Different First Page" and create the header/footer for the first page. It may not be intuitive, but it is not hard. Here are some resources.

How can I get a different header/footer on the second page? Step-by-step instructions for setting up a letterhead template.
Sections / Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word 2007-2013

Setting Up Letter Templates